Patrice Chereau

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Patrice Chereau, the celebrated French theatre, opera and cinema director whose works ranged from the epic 1994 film "La Reine Margot" to the seminal 1976 production of Wagner's "Ring Cycle", has died aged 68 following a battle with lung cancer.

Patrice Chereau, the celebrated French theatre, opera and cinema director whose works ranged from the epic 1994 film "La Reine Margot" to the seminal 1976 production of Wagner's "Ring Cycle", has died aged 68 following a battle with lung cancer. (PABLO HOJAS/AFP/Getty Images)

Patrice Chereau, the celebrated French theatre, opera and cinema director whose works ranged from the epic 1994 film "La Reine Margot" to the seminal 1976 production of Wagner's "Ring Cycle", has died aged 68 following a battle with lung cancer.